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33 LE’RON McCLAINFullback UFA (Kansas City) - ’126-0, 260 Alabama6th NFL SeasonTuscaloosa County HS1st with ChargersNorthport, Ala.The Chargers were ecstatic in March when they agreed toterms on a three-year contract with two-time Pro Bowl andtwo-time Associated Press All-Pro fullback Le’Ron McClain.McClain spent the 2011 season in Kansas City, but hespent his first four years with the Baltimore Ravens, includingthe 2008 season when he rushed for 902 yards, combinedfor 1,025 (including receiving yards) and scored 11touchdowns. Tough, durable and dependable, McClain hasonly missed one game due to injury in five NFL seasons.A native of Alabama, McClain became one of the area’sleading philanthropists when an EF4 tornado toucheddown in Tuscaloosa, Ala. in April 2011, leveling homes andbusinesses throughout the community.McClain has been an active community participant sinceentering the NFL. In 2007, he created the Learning MindsFoundation, which emphasizes smart work, self-discipline,focus, teamwork and respect. One element of the Foundationis McClain’s annual All-Star Football Camp that he hostsin his hometown of Northport, Ala. In 2009, McClain servedas a spokesperson for KaBOOM!, a nonprofit that aims toprovide accessible playgrounds for children across America.In recognition of his efforts in the community, the BaltimoreOrioles invited McClain to throw out the first pitch before agame against the Texas Rangers in April 2009.McClain is the CEO for In Ya EarHole Entertainment, aproduction company that specializes in hosting charityevents. He’s also the creator and host of the “Beyond theJersey,” a reality show about the budding NFL superstar.In 2012, McClain returned to school at the University ofAlabama to complete his classwork in Human EnvironmentalServices. McClain received his diploma and walked withhis classmates during graduation ceremonies in May.McClain has a daughter named Alex. His hobbies includebasketball, fishing and shopping. McClain’s younger brother,Ronday is a starting running back at Concordia (Ala.)College. He’ll be a junior in 2012.VETERANS &RETURNING PLAYERSTRANSACTION HISTORY: Fourth-round pick by Baltimore(137), April 29, 2007...signed with Ravens, July 30...re-signedwith Baltimore, June 9, 2010...contract expired March 11,2011...signed with Kansas City, Aug. 4, 2011...contractexpired March 13, 2012...signed with Chargers, March 17.2011: Scored on one-yard touchdown run Oct. 23 at Oakland.2010: Season-long 19-yard catch Oct. 24 at Buffalo...inactive (ankle) Dec. 5 vs. Pittsburgh. 2009: Pro Bowl starterand second-team All-Pro by Associated Press...scoredtouchdown and helped Ravens rush for308 yards, second in franchise history, Dec.13 vs. Detroit...scored touchdown on fouryardrun in AFC Wild Card game at NewEngland Jan. 10, while helping Ravens rushfor postseason franchise-record 234 yardsand four scores. 2008: Pro Bowl and first-team AP All-Pro...led Ravens in rush attempts, yards and touchdowns... careerhightwo touchdowns Sept. 21 vs. Cleveland...career-long25-yard catch Sept. 29 atPittsburgh...career-high 139 yards rushing,including career-long 82-yard scoring runDec. 20 at Dallas...posted second two-TDgame Dec. 28 vs. Jacksonville to tie careerhigh...led team with 75 yards and touchdown in Jan. 4 WildCard win at Miami. 2007: First-career touchdown on 13-yardcatch Nov. 25 at San Diego.COLLEGE: Team captain as senior...helped Crimson Tide rushfor 3,310 yards his final two seasons...career totals include 37carries for 170 yards and two touchdowns and 48 catches for405 yards and eight scores...played at Alabama from 2003-06.PERSONAL: Born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana...all-state runningback and linebacker at Tuscaloosa County (Ala.) High...rushedfor 2,078 yards and 36 touchdowns his final two seasons.Regular Season Rushing Receiving Special TeamsYear Team G-S No.-Yds. Avg. Long TD No.-Yds. Avg. Long TD Tackles2007 Baltimore 16-11 8-18 2.3 4 0 9-55 6.1 13t 1 122008 Baltimore 16-16 232-902 3.9 82t 10 19-123 6.5 25 1 02009 Baltimore 16-14 46-180 3.9 20 2 21-141 6.7 19 0 12010 Baltimore 15-13 28-85 3.0 16 0 21-134 6.4 19 0 02011 Kansas City 16-9 15-51 3.4 12 1 14-82 5.9 14 1 0Totals 79-63 329-1,236 3.8 82t 13 84-535 6.4 25 3 13Postseason Rushing Receiving Special TeamsYear Team G-S No.-Yds. Avg. Long TD No.-Yds. Avg. Long TD Tackles2008 Baltimore 3-3 32-90 2.6 11 1 0-0 0.0 0 0 02009 Baltimore 2-2 6-11 1.8 4 1 1-(-4) -4.0 -4 0 02010 Baltimore 2-0 1-1 1.0 1 0 0-0 0.0 0 0 0Totals 7-5 39-102 2.6 11 2 1-(-4) -4.0 -4 0 0Regular-Season Single-game HighsRushing Attempts — 25 (2 times) Last: vs. Jacksonville Dec. 28, 2008Rushing Yards — 139 at Dallas Dec. 20, 2008Rushing Long — 82t at Dallas Dec. 20, 2008Rushing Touchdowns — 2 (2 times) Last: vs. Jacksonville Dec. 28, 2008Receptions — 4 vs. Green Bay Dec. 18, 2011MEDIA GUIDE | 85Receiving Yards — 35 vs. Buffalo Oct. 24, 2010Receiving Long — 25 at Pittsburgh Sept. 29, 2008Receiving Touchdowns — 1 (3 times) Last: vs. Denver Nov. 13, 2011Receiving Long Touchdown — 13t at San Diego Nov. 25, 2007Continued next page